Odisha’s Bhagat & Bisoyee To Play Under New Rules In Spanish Para Badminton Meet

Bhubaneswar: New regulations will come into play in international para badminton tournaments, with Level 1, 2 and 3 being introduced.

Para badminton players will be eligible for different levels as per their rankings. The new regulations will kick off with a Level 2 meet in the Spanish Para Badminton International 2022, being held in Vitoria city from March 1 to 6. Catagena will host a Level 1 meet from March 8 to 13.

Odisha’s world No. 1 para badminton player Pramod Bhagat and Deep Ranjan Bisoyee will participate in the Spanish tournament.

Deep Ranjan Bisoyee

“Spanish Open is an important tournament and both levels will be introduced for first the time in tournaments. I have been practising in Spain for the last 2 years and have a fair idea about its courts. My experience in the Spanish Open will help me compete in World Championship and Asian Games this year,” said Bhagat.

Bisoyee hoped for a good run. “I have played well in Uganda International and National Doubles Tournament. I hope to continue the performance in Spanish Open also,” he said.

Bhagat and Bisoyee will feature in Men’s Singles and Doubles.